MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ...
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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM IN KENTUCKY APPLICANT NAME: KENTUCKY CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES ADDRESS: 275 EAST MAIN STREET, FRANKFORT, KY 40601-2321 PROJECT DIRECTOR INFORMATION: CHRISTINE SAWALHA, (502) 564-3363. EMAIL: CHRISTINE.SAWALHA@KY.GOV ANNOTATION: KENTUCKY'S MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING (MIECHV) PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION SERVICES THROUGH THE HEALTH ACCESS NURTURING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (HANDS) MODEL, SUPPORTING FAMILIES DURING PREGNANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD. BY ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH A NEEDS ASSESSMENT, THE PROJECT SEEKS TO ENHANCE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES, PROMOTE FAMILY RESILIENCE, AND FOSTER HEALTH EQUITY WITHIN THE SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM. PROBLEM: THE PROJECT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF OVERBURDENED PARENTS AND COMMUNITIES FACING CHALLENGES SUCH AS INADEQUATE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES, ECONOMIC INSTABILITY, AND SOCIAL DISPARITIES IMPACTING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF HIGH-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITATION SERVICES THROUGH THE HANDS MODEL, PROMOTING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MOTHERS, INFANTS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN. GOAL(S) AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL A: AT-RISK COMMUNITIES HAVE HIGH-QUALITY EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES. • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE A-1.1: IMPROVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. BY SEPT. 29, 2026. • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE A-1.2: PROMOTE HEALTHY, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF MIECHV/ HANDS CHILDREN BY SEP. 29, 2026. GOAL B: ENHANCED FAMILY RESILIENCE. • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE B-1.1: STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS AND PARENTING SKILLS BY SEP. 29, 2026. • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE B-1.2: IMPROVE ECONOMIC STABILITY OF AT-RISK FAMILIES. GOAL C: PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE C-1.1: FOSTER CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND WORKFORCE PROCESSES BY SEP. 29, 2026. • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE C-1.2: FACILITATE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND IMPROVE AWARENESS BY SEP. 29, 2026. GOAL D: STRENGTHEN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY. • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE D-1.1: ENHANCE THE WORKFORCE THROUGH IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING BY SEP 29, 2026. • STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE D-1.2: STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, AND STEWARDSHIP BY SEP. 29, 2026. APPROACH: HANDS MODEL FOR HOME VISITATION SERVICES. TARGET POPULATION: AT-RISK FAMILIES IDENTIFIED THROUGH SCREENING—PROPOSED CASELOAD: 4,841 FAMILIES PER YEAR, 120 COUNTIES WILL BE SERVED THROUGHOUT KENTUCKY. METHODOLOGY: UTILIZATION OF THE HANDS MODEL FOR HOME VISITATION, COLLABORATION WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS INITIATIVES, AND MAINTAINING A CASELOAD OF 4,841 FAMILIES PER YEAR TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF MOTHERS, INFANTS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN.
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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ... is a Department of Health and Human Services grant providing up to $8.1M for nonprofit, university, small business. Applications are due 2026-09-29 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ... provides up to $8.1M per award from Department of Health and Human Services. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
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Applications for MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOMEVISITING GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT TITLE: MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ... are due 2026-09-29 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Health and Human Services, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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